About Tricore

In the right hands, signs of illness can point to a cure.

The greatest minds in medicine are only as good as the information they have access to. The laboratory produces a rich pool of information and insight that provides clarity and drives healthcare decisions for individuals and populations.

TriCore was founded in 1998 as an independent, not-for-profit, clinical laboratory, sponsored through a unique collaboration between Presbyterian Healthcare Services and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

Our core competency is lab. From sample collection and analysis, to result reporting, to managing labs, to training the next generation of healthcare professionals, we have a relentless drive to improve processes, eliminate errors, and empower our partners to lead others to better healthcare through accurate diagnoses. Our network of specialized laboratories provides accurate and timely results, allowing clinicians to more easily care for their patients.

TriCore is more than a lab.

TriCore is TriCore Research Institute: With more than 20 years of device trial and research expertise, and a diverse biorepository, TriCore Research Institute’s experienced principal investigators, research coordinators, scientists, technologists, and laboratory assistants have the knowledge and cutting-edge resources to steer your clinical trials to successful completion, meticulously and efficiently.

TriCore is Rhodes Group: Rhodes Group is a laboratory information technology and services company that brings together software, clinical, financial, and operational acumen to help clients succeed. Through Rhodes Group, we protect the integrity of laboratory data as it is translated into information, providing laboratory professionals with a better view of what is ailing their laboratories and networks.

Our Mission

Through excellence in laboratory science, education, and research, we improve the health of our communities.

Our Vision

To redefine the laboratory as a strategic partner in healthcare.

TriCore in the News

See what TriCore is doing to ensure healthier communities.

TriCore celebrates Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

TriCore and medical laboratory professionals across the nation last week celebrated Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in healthcare and patient advocacy. The week also strives to help the public understand the quality and professional accountability that clinical…

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Laboratory Developed Tests: Regulation, Assay Development, and Impact on Patient Care

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Commentary on Unexpected Fentanyl Detection during a Liver Transplant Evaluation

This case highlights the potential consequences that false-positive (FP) urine drug screen (UDS) results can have on patient care and reinforces the need to confirm preliminary screen results with a direct method, such as liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Rather than act on the unexpected results, the transplant team appropriately consulted the laboratory and confirmatory…

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